POST 8879

Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!!
If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

WELCOME TO VFW POST 8879

Our
Post is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. We received our Charter on January 6th, 1947 and
are named in honor of John Emerick and Harrison Williams - both Veterans who were killed in WWII.

Our current membership is 71 veterans from World War II through the Afghanistan and Iraq conflict in the Global War on Terrorism. We meet on the first Monday of the month (except January, July and September in 2018) at 7:00 pm in the West Des Moines Community Center, 217 5th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265

We are involved with our community by hosting Community Services throughout the year.

Announcements

Upcoming events

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Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Inspirational testimonials and quotes

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother. - William Shakespeare"

William Shakespeare

"On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a Nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind. "

Dan Lipinski

"You were not alone over there. You are not alone now. There are 20 million veterans who would give their lives for you. Please don't take yours. "

VFW and SVA Announce 2017 Student Veteran Fellowship Class

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OUR MISSION

"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."